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OW08 MZZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,042 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner sills,inner rear sills,front,rear chassis,rear axle mounts,front subframe mounts,inner front arches,front floors,o/s/f seat mount,o/s outer sill,fuel filter

Fail 1 Nov 2018 82,042 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner sills,inner rear sills,front,rear chassis,rear axle mounts,front subframe mounts,inner front arches,front floors,o/s/f seat mount,o/s outer sill,fuel filter

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,195 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,195 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,604 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 67,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,137 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,477 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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OW08 MZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW08 MZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW08 MZZ registered?

OW08 MZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is OW08 MZZ safe to buy?

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